UN Champions of the Earth award
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Champions of the Earth award?
1. The United Nations Environment Program established Champions of the Earth in 2004 as an annual awards program to recognize outstanding environmental leaders at a policy level.
2. Six awards are given out each year to a Laureate representing different geographical regions with one additional special prize.- Published on 20 Sep 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been announced as one of the winners of the United Nations Champions of the Earth award in recognition of her country's initiatives to address climate change.